A New Era for Investigative Journalism
The Michael I. Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism will commemorate its opening with a full-day celebration and symposium featuring panel discussions, a ribbon-cutting and a keynote address by Scott Pelley of CBS News.
The day’s events are free and open to students, journalists and members of the public. Panelists include journalists from Gray Media, Deadspin, National Public Radio, Scripps Howard and IndyStar.
Schedule
Panel discussions
10-11:15 a.m.
Investigative Sports Journalism in a Multimedia World
- Mark Alesia, former investigative reporter, IndyStar
- Kenny Jacoby, data reporter, Gatehouse Media
- Diana Moskovitz, senior editor, Deadspin
- Zach Osterman, IU Athletics reporter, IndyStar
Moderator: Associate professor Galen Clavio
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Investigative Journalism’s New Golden Age? The Rise of the Nonprofits
- Dee J. Hall, managing editor, Wisconsin Watch
- Brant Houston, Knight Chair in Investigative & Enterprise Reporting, University of Illinois
- Christina Jewett, senior correspondent, Kaiser Health News
Moderator: Associate professor Gerry Lanosga
Ribbon-cutting
2 p.m.
The Michael I. Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism
Panel discussions
2:30-3:45 p.m.
The New New Muckrakers: Investigative Reporting in the Twenty-First Century
- Duane Pohlman, investigative reporter, WKRC Cincinnati
- Cheryl W. Thompson, investigative correspondent, NPR; board president, Investigative Reporters & Editors
- Lee Zurik, director of investigations, Gray Television
Moderator: Professor of practice Elaine Monaghan
4-5:15 p.m.
Pro Tips: Putting Your Investigative Skills to Work
- Steve Berta, investigations team leader, IndyStar
- Terri Cope-Walton, news director, WRTV-6 Indianapolis
- Kate Glover, news director, WNDU South Bend
- Andy Hall, executive director, Wisconsin Watch
Moderator: Senior lecturer Anne Ryder
Keynote
6 p.m.
Scott Pelley, correspondent, “60 Minutes”